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Teach us to count up the days that are ours, and we shall come to the heart of wisdom.Psalm 90:12 TNJB Trustworthiness is the heart of My authenticity.If you want to learn who I am, I would love to enlighten you.Genuine philosophers find Ultimate Reality and Meaning in Me.I reveal My true nature to all who search for Me wholeheartedly.I am the God with a heart—I am kind…See More

The Savior’s MinistryThe Spirit of the Lord is upon me; he has appointed me to preach Good News to the poor.He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released,that the blind will see, that the downtrodden will be freed from their oppressors,and that the time of the Lord’s favor has come.Luke 4:18-19 NLT My plan will bring a new earth for the meek.You’re ignored by…See More

Jesus' appearance changed so that his face shone like the sun, and his clothing became dazzling white. When they looked, they saw only Jesus with them.Matthew 17:2, 8 NLT In a world of limitation, I am your infinite power. Much is beyond your ability, but nothing is impossible for God. My power shines within your clay body—the Almighty works in you!Rely on My grace and…See More

Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires.Psalm 37:4 NLT Delight in the wonder of our relationship, and be sure of focus. Enchantment with anything else can be disillusioning, but I never fail. Avoid false gods of the heart--never let anything usurp First Place. Worship the Invisible and Eternal One, be content with your lot in life, and walk…See More

Then Job replied to the Lord: “I know that you can do all things; no plan of yours can be thwarted.” JOB 42:1-2 NIV The experience classroom is where you learn profound wisdom. The school of hard knocks presents a tough curriculum, but what you learn experientially alters you more than what you learn academically. The first lesson you need to learn is that My power is…See More

What good will it do us if we pray? JOB 21:15 NLTIn times of doubt and pain, you may question the value of prayer. You may wonder about the use of spending time in this enterprise and ask what is gained by it all. Petitioning My throne may seem pointless.Such questions soon evaporate in the light of My Holy Presence. The highest value of prayer is a deeper awareness of…See More

What good will it do us if we pray? JOB 21:15 NLTIn times of doubt and pain, you may question the value of prayer. You may wonder about the use of spending time in this enterprise and ask what is gained by it all. Petitioning My throne may seem pointless.Such questions soon evaporate in the light of My Holy Presence. The highest value of prayer is a deeper awareness of…See More

Where then is my hope? Who can see any hope for me? JOB 17:15 NIV Earth causes discouragement. When you look around, you are hopeless. Most news is bad. Circumstances of crime, war, famine, disease, abuse, sin, and death sadden you. The world feels like the insane asylum of the solar system.Egocentricity causes defeat. When you look within, you are hopeless. An honest…See More

I am disgusted with my life. Let me complain freely. I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. JOB 10:1 NLTSometimes you are like Elijah—experiencing burnout syndrome. At such times, you are almost to the point of praying desperately like him, “I have had enough, take my life.” You have never been totally burned out, but you have gotten mighty warm.You have not had to weather a perfect storm like Job. You have always liked your life, never loathed it. Sometimes the emotional terrain you…See More

I have no peace, no quietness; I have no rest, but only turmoil.JOB 3:26 NIVDO NOT DISTURB signs do not keep unwelcome intruders away. Frustrating problems, excruciating pain, and mystifying perplexity make personal peace elusive. Unexpected trouble can shatter your repose.When being good does not pay, cause and effect seems inoperable. Children wonder about everything—you…See More

The LORD himself will choose the sign. Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel – “God is with us.” ISAIAH 7:14 NLTYou are not alone, though you sometimes feel lonely—I am with you.When you are unsure which way to turn, I am your Wonderful Counselor.When you are feeling weak-kneed, I am your Mighty God.When your life…See More

If you keep still, deliverance and rescue for the Jews will originate from some other quarter, while you and your family shall be destroyed. And who knows but you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this? ESTHER 4:14 NLTI am the Master of moments—My pattern is shown in sovereignty. I sometimes work miracles anonymously. Although My Name is not mentioned in the book…See More